Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Nozomi since 1988
Babies named Nozomi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Nozomi, a Japanese name meaning 'hope' or 'wish,' has steadily appeared in US birth records since its first recorded use in 1988. Its peak year was 2021, reflecting a broader interest in Japanese names. While never common, the name has remained stable in usage, with approximately 1 in 267,878 babies receiving it in 2025. Nozomi is overwhelmingly chosen for girls.
Nozomi is a Japanese name meaning 'hope' or 'wish.' It has been used as a given name in Japan for centuries but gained international recognition from the 1990s onward. The name is often chosen for its positive meaning and is recorded in the US Social Security data from 1988.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nozo, Zomi, Mi-chan
Sibling names for Nozomi
Names that share Nozomi's style, for a brother or sister.
